• Muscles Ligaments Tendons J · Apr 2017

    Reverse total shoulder versus angular stable plate treatment for proximal humeral fractures in over 65 years old patients.

    • Antonio Giardella, Francesco Ascione, Mattia Mocchi, Marco Berlusconi, Alfonso Maria Romano, Francesco Oliva, and Leonardo Maradei.
    • Unità Operativa di Chirurgia Mini-Invasiva, Istituto Clinico Humanitas, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
    • Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. 2017 Apr 1; 7 (2): 271-278.

    BackgroundTreatment for displaced proximal humeral fractures is still under debate. Poor rotator cuff status and non-union of the tubercles in elderly patients has caused reversed total shoulder prosthesis growing popularity and showed promising results, even in comparison to angular stable plates fixation.The purpose of this study is to report clinical and radiological results of proximal humerus fractures treated with rTSA or ORIF in elderly.Materials And MethodsThe study has investigated retrospectively a consecutive series of 73 patients over 65 years old (range 65-91) with proximal humeral three- and four- parts fractures, operated from January 2009 to June 2014 with a reversed total shoulder prosthetic replacement or open reduction and internal fixation using an angular stable plate, with at least 1 year follow-up. Participants are admitted in our hospital with a displaced proximal humeral fracture according to AO-OTA type 11-B2 or 11-C2.The primary outcomes are active ROM and shoulder function (Constant score). Secondary outcomes have been patient self-assessment form (Simple shoulder test) and radiographical details. Follow-up takes place at the moment of clinical observation with rx control.ResultsWe analyzed a group of 23 patients treated by plate and screws and 21 patients treated by rTSA with these average results. ORIF: Flexion 112.8°, Abduction 99.6°, External rotation at 90° 47.4°, modal Internal rotation hand at Sacroiliac joint, Constant Score 52.9 and Simple Shoulder Test 8.0. RSA: Flexion 133.3°, Abduction 101.4°, External rotation at 90° of abduction 35.5°, modal Internal rotation hand at waist (L3), Constant Score 65.9 and Simple Shoulder Test 9.2. No nerve injuries were reported. No cases of pseudoarthrosis or plate fractures. No arthroplasty implant loosening, infection or dislocation was documented and revision required.ConclusionOur study shows good clinical outcomes and fewer complications in both treatment options. Better clinical and daily living results are reported in RSA compared with ORIF, confirming that rTSA is one of the best treatment in proximal humeral fractures in the elderly patients, which rotator cuff status frequently is poor and degenerating. The few radiological complications do not seem to have influence on active ROM and Constant Score, both the first and the second group of patients.Level Of EvidenceLevel IV, Case Series, Surgical.

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